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Which term describes the outer region of the kidney?​


A) ​nephron
B) ​renal cortex
C) ​medulla
D) ​renal tubule

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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Which term is also known as ischuria?​


A) ​dysuria
B) ​urinary retention
C) ​urinary incontinence
D) ​urinary tract infection

E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -nephroptosis


A) ​functional units of each kidney
B) ​freeing a kidney from adhesions
C) kidney stone​
D) prolapse of a kidney​
E) pus from the kidney​

F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

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The urinary problem caused by interference with the normal nerve pathways associated with urination is known as ____________________ bladder.​

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Also known as nephrorrhaphy, a _____ is the surgical fixation of a floating kidney.​


A) ​nephropexy
B) ​nephroptosis
C) ​nephropyosis
D) ​hydronephrosis

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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A/An ____________________ is a stone located in the ureter.​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -urethroplasty


A) ​discharge of blood from the ureter
B) ​distention of a ureter
C) ​swelling of a ureter with urine that cannot flow
D) surgical repair to damage in the walls of the urethra​
E) surgical suturing of a ureter​

F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

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The procedure to remove waste products from the blood of patients whose kidneys no longer function is known as ____________________.​

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ --cele


A) ​urinary bladder, cyst
B) complete, through​
C) enlargement, stretching​
D) glomerulus​
E) hernia, tumor, swelling​

F) None of the above
G) All of the above

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A/An ____________________ is a radiographic study of the kidneys and ureters with the use of an intravenous contrast medium.​

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The final stage of chronic kidney disease is known as ____________________ renal disease.​

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Narrowing of the urethra is described by the medical term ____________________.​

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____________________ is the inability to control excretory functions.​

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -glomerul/o


A) ​urinary bladder, cyst
B) complete, through​
C) enlargement, stretching​
D) glomerulus​
E) hernia, tumor, swelling​

F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

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In the male, ____________________ is an abnormality in which the urethra opening is on the upper surface of the penis.​

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In ____________________ the lining of the peritoneal cavity acts as the filter to remove waste from blood.​

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The term ____________________ describes any degenerative or inflammatory condition of the kidney.​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -diuresis


A) ​abnormally high concentrations of protein in the urine
B) ​abnormally low concentrations of protein in the blood
C) ​increased output of urine
D) ​involuntary discharge of urine
E) swelling of one or both kidneys​

F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

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_____ is an inflammation of both the renal pelvis and of the kidney.​


A) ​Cystitis
B) ​Pyelonephritis
C) ​Glomerulonephritis
D) ​Nephritis

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Which type of incontinence usually occurs in older men with enlarged prostates?​


A) ​stress incontinence
B) ​overflow incontinence
C) ​urinary incontinence
D) ​overactive bladder

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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